MSc/PgDip Environmental Assessment and Management

Graduates of the course have found positions as environmental managers in business, environmental regulators and environmental consultants working in fields as diverse as contaminated land, planning and environmental impact assessment, waste management and energy management

Past graduates are working in energy companies at the forefront of environmental innovation (e.g. E.ON and EDF Energy), national and local environmental regulators (e.g. the Environment Agency and local authorities), environmental consultancies with an international dimension (e.g. Royal Haskoning, Scott Wilson, WS Atkins, Mouchel) and utilities companies (e.g. United Utilities, Viridor-Laing).

Alumni Profile

Vo Tien Dung, now Geologist and Environment Officer, Archipelago Resources Ltd, Vietnam

The University provided excellent facilities and services. The library has thousands of books, journals and science papers in electronic versions and hard copy which it is easy to access anytime from University or from home. The leisure centre with swimming pool and other facilities provide wonderful services for the time out activities.

The most impressive part of the University for me was the relationship between lecturers and students. We received excellent instruction from our lecturers, and a variety of teaching methods were used, so it was always interesting; we also received constructive guidance, instruction and feedback during our dissertation research project. For my dissertation I had the opportunity to work with Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale on an energy benchmarking project; this provided an opportunity to develop experience of real-world research and helped to enhance my practical and project management skills.

One year of study at the University of Salford has brought significant changes in my career. I have received a number of work offers from different organisations working in climate change research or the mining industry. Currently, I am working for Archipelago Resources Ltd in Vietnam as a Geologist and Environmental Officer. With my ambition, experience and the knowledge gained from the course in our University, I believe that I will achieve even more in my future career.

Industry Links

The course emphasises the development of professional skills and capabilities supplemented by practice-based learning opportunities. Your employability is developed through project work with external clients and through opportunities to work on a specific business problem for the dissertation component. You are encouraged to undertake voluntary work for which assistance is provided through personal development planning (PDP).

Recent projects include the development of environmental management procedures for a social enterprise, examination of sustainable food production and consumption for a local council and the development of a climate change adaptation business service for Groundwork.

Full-time students also have the opportunity to work with an organisation on an environmental management project of relevance to the organisation for the dissertation component of the degree. Past projects include work with E.ON UK, United Utilities, Groundwork and Manchester City Council.

Further Study

After completion of this course, you may wish to specialise in a chosen subject area in one of the School’s two main research centres: Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre (EER) or Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).